​ The fall welcomes a slower, more contemplative pace. Somewhere between summer and snow, the changes in the weather and the natural landscape offer a kind of lyrical reflection. It’s a season tailored for poetry-driven folk music. Stephanie Elkins, host of Wisconsin Public Radio’s " Simply Folk " and "...

Field Report makes its first appearance on Mountain Stage, recorded live at Charleston, West Virginia's Culture Center Theater. Bandleader Chris Porterfield began his career alongside fellow Wisconsin natives Justin Vernon and Megafaun in the group DeYarmond Edison. Field Report combines Porterfield's highly literate, character-driven songwriting with dreamy, melodic instrumentation —...

Authors and critics might be correct when they write off Detroit-area saxophone player Steve Mackay as simply a sideman to the Iggy Pop-led Stooges in the early '70s, but doing so sadly undervalues the importance of his contributions. Hired hand or not, any musician would want to be involved in...

Natalie Haas is one of the most sought after cellists playing traditional music today. She and Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser have toured as a duo for over 12 years, wowing audiences at festivals and concerts worldwide with their unique sound. Their first album together, Fire & Grace, was awarded Best...

Daby Toure’ raised in Senegal is no longer just an emerging artist. Toure’s star shines brightly as he takes center stage with a new 2015 release titled, Amonafi. Source - https://realworldrecords.com/artist/1717/daby-toure/ this website tells his story...his album connects with many of "our" stories worldwide. Translations included reveal rich stories about...

It is always a treat to hear, air and promote artists in the region on Hg. Among the many talented musicians in the area is fiddler and composer, Michi Regier who with friends, performed in Lake Villa, Il on September 19th, 2015 at Julie’s Coffee. Her 2009 album "Twisted Path"...

Amargue, the bitter-sweet language of bachata, permeates this album of love and loss with catchy beats spiced with flavors perfect for dancing. Joan Soriano's roots bachata band features his sister Griselda, brother Fernando, and André Velóz another sister new to the world music stage. iASO Records, 2015 Bachata is a...

(source: https://www.sonicbids.com/band/ana-alcaide-gotrasawala-ensemble/ ) Ana Alcaide is a Spanish performer, composer and music producer who carries out research on ancient traditions and cultures. Pioneer at playing and introducing nyckelharpa in Spain her music is commonly described as the Toledo Soundtrack. Ana writes and produces her songs, adds compositions and adapts her...

Eric Caldera grew up in San Antonio, Texas before calling Madison, Wisconsin home. He moved to Madison to attend the University pursuing a doctorate studying the genetic disposition of Central American ants -- and along the way he formed the instrumental rock trio, El Valiente . Often combining elements of...

Last week, journalist and music critic Jessica Hopper sent out a tweet that struck a chord with thousands of other musicians, writers, promoters and fans: Gals/other marginalized folks: what was your 1st brush (in music industry, journalism, scene) w/ idea that you didn't "count"? — Jessica Hopper (@jesshopp) August 24,...

Wisconsin native J.E. Sunde now calls Minneapolis home, but he cut his musical teeth in the vibrant Eau Claire music scene that helped launch many great Wisconsin musicians. He recently dropped by the WPR studios to play some songs, and talk about how growing up in Amery, Wisconsin has influenced...

Country music can be divisive to say the least. Some love that twang...but for others, it leaves them reaching for the radio dial. One of NPR's music critics has some country song suggestions for those in the latter group.

Milwaukee rapper Rory Ferreira, aka Milo , has lived on both coasts (and places in between) before eventually calling Wisconsin home. He stopped by the WPR studios to play some new material, and talk about how his grandfather, and having patience for the writing process have influenced his music. Video...

Madison singer-songwriter Whitney Mann grew up on a farm in rural Michigan before calling Madison home. Since moving to Wisconsin she has released several albums and opened up for country legends such as Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, and George Jones. She recently dropped by the WPR studios to share some...

Each week, WPR’s "Wisconsin Classical" features performances by musicians from around the state. A recent show also included music inspired by Wisconsin: "A Door County Suite" by Oscar Haugland, which can be heard here . The music was performed as part of the Midsummer’s Music Festival , which is held...

Milwaukee band, Sat. Nite Duets has been releasing eclectic albums of ragtag rock n’ roll for nearly a decade. The band came to the WPR studios to play some new songs, talk about the “Milwaukee sound”, and share the story of filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan using one of their songs...

Appleton's 'Mile of Music' festival kicks off this week, featuring four days of performances at a variety of venues. The co-founder of the festival talks about Mile's focus on original music, and gives us a preview of some of the bands to watch for.

Nicole Rae is the drummer, and lead singer for the Oshkosh rock band, The Traveling Suitcase . She, along with guitarist Bill Grasely, stopped by the WPR studio to play some songs from their latest album, Nobody Wins , and talk about what item not to bring in the van...

Fresh off a Midwest tour with Wisconsin indie-folk darlings PHOX , Madison psychedelic rockers, Dolores came to the WPR studio to play some material from their debut EP, Nectar Fields . They also shared a few new songs from their latest album, Peach Fuzz , and talked about how the...